John and the Beanstalk
By: Lauren Pyle
EDUC 355


CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
W.4.3.A: Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.
W.4.3.B: Use dialogue and description to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations.
W.4.3.C: Use a variety of traditional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events.
W.4.3.E: Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events.

Prompt:

DO YOU LIKE FAIRY TALES??


Think of your favorite fairy tale! What was the story about? Where did the story take place? Who were the characters in the story? Those questions are what makes a story special! Now write your OWN version of that story! You can change the plot, characters, setting, and more!

Be sure to:

  • Include a clear beginning, middle, and end

  • Use descriptive details

  • Include at least 3 sections of dialogue

  • Introduce the characters with detail


Reflection:

I thought that the VoiceThread website was cool to use. I know that I could use that website in a variety of ways. I can pre-make videos for my lesson that day or I can use the tool to make videos for students who are out or who need extra help. Students can also use the voicethread website with a certain assignment; for example this writing assignment. It was also easy to use.